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TBA4231 - Applied Geomatics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 4 timer
Arbeider 30/100

Course content

Geodesy/Land surveying: Coordinate and height references, datum, geoid. Satellite geodesy (GPS), system description and measuring methodes. Total stations, measuring methods. Calculations and mathematical statistics: Methods applied to this special field.
Photogrammetry: Definition, basic concepts. Photogrammetric imagery, image characteristics, image measuring, stereoscopic vision and measuring. Introduction to perspective transformation and reconstruction of stereoscopic models. Map compilation. Laser scanning.
Remote sensing: Radiation theory, sensors, satellites. Classification methods. Applications.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- Central coordinate and height reference systems which are in use in Norway and globally
- Methods for transformations between various datum, both in height and in the plane
- The main system structure of and the main measuring methods by using GNSS (GPS) for geo referencing
- Classical land surveying instruments and techniques
- Methods of calculations and mathematical statistics applied on tasks within the field geomatics
- Basic photogrammetrical principles, such as characteristics of a photograph, stereo vision and stereo measurements, camera and instruments for reconstruction of stereo photographs, and also map construction
- Sensors, satellites and interpretation in remote sensing
- Basic principles of laser scanning.

Skills
The candidate is able to:
- Be acquainted with how GNSS is working and use GNSS equipment for real time measurements
- Calculate coordinates and heights in reference systems used in Norway, by using measurements from total stations and levelers
- Carry out basic analysis of accuracy and precision on measured and calculated coordinates and heights
- Orient the stereo photographs for stereo viewing
- Carry out collection of field data for map construction and carry out a map construction in a stereo instrument.

General competence
The candidate can:
- Understand the basic of land surveying, mapping, satellite geodesy (GNSS), remote sensing, laser scanning and photogrammetry, and also the mathematical and statistical basis of the disciplines
- Understand and use professional terminology within the discipline
- Work independently and in team and take the necessary initiatives
- Identify common fields between this discipline and other professional disciplines and be open for inter disciplinary approach and cooperation.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Calculations and laboratory excercises. Field work. A subset of the assignments counts 30% of the final grade. The lectures and assignments are in English when students who do not understand Norwegian take the course, as this course also is selectable in International master's programmes. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Course materials

Skogseth et al: Grunnleggende landmåling (Basic land surveying). Lillesand, Kiefer, Chipman: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 5th edition. Compendia published at the Department.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TBA4230 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2012

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Construction Engineering
  • Building and construction technology
  • Building Technology
  • Photogrammetry
  • Photogrammetry/Remote sensing
  • Geodesy
  • Geography
  • Geomatics
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Map subjects
  • Nautic
  • Technological subjects
  • Road and Transport Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2012-12-08 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Arbeider 30/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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